Insects: key biological features

Jørgen Eilenberg; Joop J.A. van Loon

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-74011-9_1

Insects: key biological features

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In this chapter, we present a brief introduction to the biology of insects, the arthropod class Insecta. We describe diversity of insects and how their bodies are structured. We also provide information about key biological features, starting with the insect exoskeleton, its structure and function. Furthermore, the insect gut and its functions are explained as well as insect growth and development. We end by describing considerations and methods for insect collecting and sampling in the field to initiate and sustain insect rearing.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Titel	Edible insects in sustainable food systems
Redaktører	Afton Halloran, Roberto Flore, Paul Vantomme, Nanna Roos
Antal sider	13
Forlag	Springer
Publikationsdato	14 maj 2018
Sider	3-15
ISBN (Trykt)	978-3-319-74010-2
ISBN (Elektronisk)	978-3-319-74011-9
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74011-9_1
Status	Udgivet - 14 maj 2018

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